Mo. Rev. Stat. § 166.700

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 166.700 - Definitions

As used in sections 166.700 to 166.720, the following terms mean:

(1)"Curriculum", a complete course of study for a particular content area or grade level, including any supplemental materials;

(2)"District", the same meaning as used in section 160.011;

(3)"Educational assistance organization", the same meaning as used in section 135.712;

(4)"Illegal alien", any person who is not lawfully present in the United States or any person who gained illegal entry into the United States;

(5)"Parent", the same meaning as used in section 135.712;

(6)"Private school", a school that is not a part of the public school system of the state of Missouri and that charges tuition for the rendering of elementary or secondary educational services;

(7)"Program", the same meaning as used in section 135.712;

(8)"Qualified school", an FPE school or any of the following entities that is incorporated in Missouri and that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin:

(a) A charter school as defined in section 160.400;

(b) A private school;

(c) A public school as defined in section 160.011; or

(d) A public or private virtual school;

(9)"Qualified student", any elementary or secondary school student who is a resident of this state, who is not an illegal alien, and who:

(a) Has an approved "individualized education plan" (IEP) developed under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. Section 1400 et seq., as amended; or

(b) Is a member of a household whose total annual income does not exceed an amount equal to three hundred percent of the income standard used to qualify for free and reduced price lunches, and that meets at least one of the following qualifications:

a. Attended a public school as a full-time student for at least one semester during the previous twelve months;

b. Is a child who is eligible to begin kindergarten or first grade under sections 160.051 to 160.055; or

c. Is a sibling of a qualified student who received a scholarship grant in the previous school year and will receive a scholarship grant in the current school year.

§ 166.700, RSMo

Amended by 2024 Mo. Laws, SB 727,s A, eff. 8/28/2024.

Added by 2021 Mo. Laws, HB 349,s A, eff. 8/28/2021.